The Worshipbook ‎#368

368. Father, Whose Will Is Life and Good

1 Father, whose will is life and good
For all of mortal breath,
Bind strong the bond of brotherhood
Of those who fight with death.

2 Empower the hands and hearts and wills
Of friends both near and far,
Who battle with the body's ills
And wage your holy war.

3 Where'er they heal the maimed and blind,
Let love of Christ attend:
Proclaim the good Physician's mind,
And prove the Savior friend.

4 O Father, look from heaven and bless
Whate'er your servants do,
Their works of pure unselfishness,
Made consecrate to you.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Father, whose will is life and good
• Title: Father, Whose Will Is Life and Good
• Author: Hardwicke D. Rawnsley (1922, alt.)
• Meter: C.M.
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Romans 8:28
• Topic: Other Observances: Mission; Other Observances: World Peace

Tune Information

• Name: NUN DANKET ALL' (GRÄFENBERG)
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: F Major
• Source: Cruger's Praxis Pietatis Melica, 1653